Blue Note: Album Cover Art (Paperback)

~ (Author), Glyn Callingham (Author) "Blue Note Records was founded in 1939 when German emigre Alfred Lion recorded pianists Albert Ammons and Meade Lux Lewis in a New York studio..." (more)
Key Phrases: Cover Design, Cover Photo, Alfred Lion (more...)

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Product Description

Smaller in trim size, greatly expanded in content, this compendium of Chronicle’s classic Blue Note books (50,000 copies sold) is now an appealingly chunky paperback. Blue Note remains one of the most influential jazz labels of all time, and its cover art is a virtual time-capsule of cool. Now comprehensive, Blue Note: Album Cover Art gathers nearly 400 of the legendary covers, spanning the ’40s to the ’70s, and features the greatest work of legendary Blue Note art director Reid Miles. Simple and sophisticated, moody and alluring, these covers continue to influence designers and excite jazz aficionados today. "One glance," as Esquire said of the original edition, "and you’ll know where the essence of cool remains."

About the Author

Graham Marsh is an art director, illustrator, and writer. He has coauthored and art directed numerous books, including Blue Note and Blue Note 2 (Chronicle Books). Glyn Callingham is an art director, illustrator, and writer. He has coauthored and art directed numerous books, including Blue Note and Blue Note 2 (Chronicle Books).

Product Details

• Paperback: 288 pages
• Publisher: Chronicle Books (October 1, 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0811836886
• ISBN-13: 978-0811836883
• Product Dimensions: 6.9 x 6.8 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.5 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #534,168 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Compact size - great content, January 15, 2003

By	John J. Knapik "johnknapik" (Orlando, FL) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I have the two other editions of the Blue Note album covers (the ones that are the size of an album) and I love to look at them. The only problem is that they are a little too big to sit and flip through. The size of this book- "Blue Note: Album Cover Art" is perfect for flipping through. It looks small but packs a wonderful punch. I couldn't believe how many album covers were in this book. This book fits nicely on a coffee table or end table. If you are like me, you'll find yourself looking at it daily - in amazement of the style and class that embodies the Blue Note image.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Classic, June 20, 2004

By	[e-mail] "mistermaxxx" (usa) - See all my reviews (TOP 50 REVIEWER)

Blue Note Records not only released Classic Albums but also had Classic Album Covers that covered so much more.the Book displays the many images&stylings.if you get a chance watch the special on Blue Note Records which goes into full depth about the Music,Artists,Owners of the Label&those Classic album covers. enjoy.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars excellent book; makes a great guide to blue note records, November 6, 2003

By	Michael D. Chlanda "MDchlanda" (Saint Louis, MO) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This compact book gives examples of some of the greatest album covers, to some of the finest albums, and now cds, issued by the label. It also makes a great guide for albums to check out, to see if they are still in print; which many of them are. Even for the out of print ones, it provides a nice collection for information purposes, and is reasonably priced. I look forward to finding and buying volume 2.